Anmol Singla

Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks in the US, Al-Qaeda has transformed from a centralised terrorist organisation into a decentralised global network. With powerful affiliates across Africa, Yemen and South Asia, the group has prioritised local governance, territorial influence and long-term survival while remaining a persistent security threat

At the Brics Dialogue hosted by CNN-News18 in partnership with Firstpost, former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant says India can bridge deep divisions within the expanded Brics bloc and deliver a joint declaration at the 18th Brics Summit, recalling India’s 2023 G20 success

The Brics Summit 2026 media kit offers journalists a taste of India’s indigenous heritage, featuring Bihar’s sattu and makhana, Odisha’s Koraput coffee, Gujarat’s block-printed stole and eco-friendly products

The expanded Brics bloc now controls a major share of global oil production and reserves, with Iran adding strategic leverage through the Strait of Hormuz. But deep divisions between energy exporters and importers, Saudi Arabia’s cautious stance and Western strengths complicate Brics’ bid for dominance

The Brics New Delhi Declaration sets out a broad agenda on UN reform, global finance, nuclear security, Palestine, counter-terrorism, public health, climate action, and local-currency trade. The 2026 summit also backs a woman UN Secretary-General and rejects plans for a common Brics currency

Apple’s first foldable iPhone Duo arrives with a $1,999 starting price in the US and a Rs 2,99,900 tag in India. Featuring a 7.6-inch inner display, A20 Pro chip, titanium hinge and Apple Pencil support, the device marks Apple’s entry into foldables while creating a new ultra-luxury smartphone category

The 2026 New Delhi Declaration marks a sharper Brics stance on Israel, Gaza and the wider West Asian crisis. The agreement backs Palestinian statehood on 1967 borders, opposes forced displacement, supports ICJ measures, and demand Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory

The 2026 Brics New Delhi Declaration has highlighted the United Nations’ 81-year gender gap, noting that no woman has ever served as Secretary-General. With António Guterres’ term ending in December, several female candidates are in contention for the top UN post

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 24-hour New Delhi visit for the 18th Brics Summit delivered key developments in India-China India ties, trade, digital cooperation, and Brics expansion. From Xi’s summit address and the Modi meeting to the New Delhi Declaration, here are the major takeaways and outcomes

Brics has 10 formally ratified members, while Saudi Arabia was invited to join in 2023 but continues to describe itself as an 'invited country', keeping its status ambiguous. However, the official statement lists Saudi Arabia among Brics members, creating a discrepancy over whether the bloc currently has 10 or 11 members